Pasco County commissioners have approved a revised tree preservation ordinance, raising removal costs for developers and offering incentives to retain trees. The new rules increase […]
Category: Politics, & Government
Pasco Tax Collector Mike Fasano Breaks Ground On New Northwest Office Site In Land O Lakes
Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano recently broke ground on the agency’s sixth full-service office on January 24, 2025. The new location serves the fast-growing […]
Pasco County Enforces Burn Ban After Brush Fire Incident
Pasco County firefighters are reminding residents about strict ongoing burn restrictions after an unauthorized burn sparked a dangerous brush fire. Emergency crews responded to Tyndall […]
Six New Fire Stations Planned For Growing Pasco County Residents
Pasco County is currently expanding its fire protection infrastructure by constructing six new fire stations within the next two years. Fire Chief Ryan Guynn states […]
Major No Kings Protests Scheduled Across US on Saturday
Another wave of No Kings demonstrations will occur in cities nationwide this Saturday, including locations throughout New Port Richey. The movement gained significant momentum during […]
Pasco County Seeks Tourism Professional for Advisory Council
Pasco County is seeking a local hotel, motel, or tourism industry professional to fill an open seat on the Tourist Development Council (TDC). The TDC […]
Governor DeSantis Signs Farm Bill Protecting Local Farmers And Land
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation making the Farmers Feeding Florida program permanent to tackle state food insecurity concerns. The Farm Bill preserves agricultural land […]
County Evaluates $20 Million Opioid Prevention Program Effectiveness
Pasco County officials are reviewing how anti-addiction programs are performing after investing about $20 million in prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives. The county partnered with […]
Pasco County Commissioners Plan New Tax To Fund Parks Funding
Pasco County commissioners face funding challenges in 2022-2025 Capital Plan for parks. Costs rose from projected $220 million in 2016 to $535 million today due […]
Pasco County Commissioners Plan Dedicated Municipal Tax Funding For Parks
Pasco commissioners address funding gap for parks, identifying need for sustainable financing. Costs rose from twenty-two to nearly five hundred fifty million dollars, rendering fees […]